Senior Tax Accountant – Team Leader

Business Mantra Pty Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Business Mantra Group is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant – Practice Manager to take real ownership of an established client base and lead one of our Perth branches. You will combine senior tax expertise with people leadership, mentoring junior staff, and driving branch performance while delivering compliant tax/financial services to a diverse client base across industries.

Based in Perth, the role offers dynamic client growth opportunities within a supportive group of tax, advisory, and SMSF

Qualifications

• 5+ years Australian public practice experience and managing a client portfolio
• Strong knowledge of Australian taxation and compliance
• Experience reviewing work and mentoring junior accountants
• CA or CPA qualification is highly regarded
• Xero experience and other accounting or practice management systems

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of business and individual clients
• Prepare and review financial statements, income tax returns and BAS
• Liaise with the ATO and manage compliance
• Supervise, train junior and intermediate accountants
• Build long-term client relationships and spot growth opportunities

Skills

Tax compliance

Leadership

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior accountants

Branch management

Education

CA or CPA designation

Tools

Xero

Other accounting systems

Job description

Senior Tax Accountant – Practice Manager
Ready to be more than “the person who does the returns”?

You already know the technical side. What you may not have is the chance to own it: your clients, your team and your branch.

Business Mantra Group is a growing Perth accounting and business advisory firm. We look after individuals, businesses and investors, and we’re looking for a Senior Tax Accountant / Practice Manager to take real ownership of an established client base and help lead one of our Perth branches.

Why you’ll want this role

Senior Tax Accountant – Practice Manager
Ready to be more than “the person who does the returns”?

You already know the technical side. What you may not have is the chance to own it: your clients, your team and your branch.

Business Mantra Group is a growing Perth accounting and business advisory firm. We look after individuals, businesses and investors, and we’re looking for a Senior Tax Accountant / Practice Manager to take real ownership of an established client base and help lead one of our Perth branches.

• Real ownership. Manage your own portfolio of business and individual clients with genuine autonomy.

• Lead people. Mentor and develop junior and intermediate accountants, and shape how the team works.

• Run a branch. Take responsibility for the day-to-day performance of an allocated Perth branch office.

• Client base ready to go. You’re not building from zero. You step into established relationships, with a supportive team behind you.

• Variety that keeps you sharp. Companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals, across different industries and complex tax matters.

• A group, not just a practice. Work alongside specialists in tax, advisory, bookkeeping, financial planning and SMSF, so you can bring clients the right expertise.

• A real career path. Competitive pay based on your experience, with potential performance incentives and long-term progression in a growing group.

What your days look like

Tax and compliance

• Manage a portfolio of business and individual clients

• Prepare and review financial statements, income tax returns and BAS

• Handle complex matters across companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals

• Give practical tax planning and structuring advice

• Liaise with the ATO and manage compliance

Leadership

• Supervise, review and train junior and intermediate accountants

• Manage workflow, allocation and deadlines

• Lift work quality and client service standards

• Work closely with senior management on practice goals

Clients and growth

• Build long-term client relationships

• Spot opportunities in tax planning, cash flow and advisory

• Introduce clients to other Group services when it adds value

• Help with new client consultations, onboarding and referrals

What you bring

• 5+ years’ Australian public practice experience, ideally managing a client portfolio

• Strong knowledge of Australian taxation and compliance

• Experience reviewing work and mentoring junior accountants

• Confidence dealing directly with business owners

• CA or CPA qualification (highly regarded)

• Xero experience, plus other accounting or practice management systems

• Experience managing a team, branch or practice (highly regarded)

Our approach

We believe a great accountant does more than lodge returns. They understand the bigger picture, help clients make better decisions and connect them with the right expertise. If that’s how you work, you’ll fit in here.

Ready to step up?